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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1968

Page

2

Washington social calendar notices page

Notices list events for Tuesday to Thursday including nurses association Captain's Table reservations, UPW Circle VII at church, Friendship Club potluck, Word Weavers at City Library, Alpha Chi Delta Kappa Gamma dinner, various clubs meetings and demonstrations, VFW Auxiliary potluck, PEO and FOE activities, Shiloh Sunshine Sisters rescheduled, Knights of Columbus and St Paul Women groups, and travel program at Y. Several date changes noted and host locations in Marion, Fairgrounds, Captain's Table, and KC Hall.

Tuesday Nurses Association Roger Stout Marion Ave UPW Word Weavers Ainsworth Masonic Temple Alpha Chi Delta Kappa Gamma Y. U Go I Go Charles Schiebel Robert Wead Harmony Club Richard Bordwell Methodist Wscs Exective Committee VFW Harold Stephens HEO Club Elwyn Corey FOE Hall Y. Shiloh Sunshine Sisters Willard Widmer Knights of Columbus KC Hall St. Paul Women’s Fellowship Friendly Circle Club James Moeller

Soldier Robert Nelson Wounded in Vietnam Action

Pfc. Robert L. Nelson, who arrived in Vietnam January 5, was wounded February 21 at Bien Hoa and has been improving from arm and leg injuries. He has left hospital, can walk again, and remains under care. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nelson of Rural Route 1, Washington, and his wife Joyce also resides on R. R. 1.

Robert L. Nelson Bien Hoa Vietnam Nelson Roy Nelson Washington Joyce

Say it with lowers TODAY We heard a fellow say

A reader quotes a remark about etiquette and nerves in a playful line about eating peas with a knife. The comment suggests that while not polite, such a habit signals steadiness and self control.

Evening Journal item from Washington Iowa March 5 1968

An item from the Evening Journal of Washington Iowa dated Tuesday March 5 1968. Details unreadable in the provided fragment.

Evening Journal Washington, Iowa

Marion M Crone Dies in Ottumwa at 71

Marion M Crone a former Washington resident died Monday in Ottumwa at age 71 His death was unexpected Funeral services were set for Wednesday in Ottumwa with graveside rites at Elm Grove Cemetery Washington Rev Stan Woeste presiding and Jones Funeral Home handling arrangements He was born January 15 1897 a son of Harry M and Pearl Crone He married Geneva Calkins June 1 1920 He served in WWI and was a district agent for Prudential Insurance Co for 35 years before retiring in 1957 Surviving are his wife two sons Robert of Columbus Ohio and Dale of Wilmette Illinois 11 grandchildren five sisters and one brother Wade

Marion M. Crone Washington Ottumwa Mr. Crone Harry M Pearl Huber Crone Highland Park College Genevieve Calkins Robert Columbus, Ohio Dale Wilmette, Ill Harry Drake Art Edmondson George McKee Hobart Ind L. W. Carson Oak Park Ill Martha Crone Lafayette Indiana Wade Lima Ohio

Seattle Pilot Cited for Vietnam Rescue Mission

Lt. Jon C. Long, nephew of Mrs. L A Holland of Washington Iowa, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Long of Seattle, has been recommended for the Distinguished Flying Cross for rescuing a five man Army Patrol pinned down 60 miles northwest of Saigon. He volunteered for helicopter duty in Vietnam in spring 1967 and is to return home in September.

Jon C. Long L. A. Holland Washington Charles W. Long Seattle Vietnam Long Iowa Air Force Saigon

Fr Welch to Speak at Lenten Service in Washington

Father Robert J. Welch professor of theology at the University of Iowa will speak at the Washington Methodist church Lenten service March 6 at 745 p m. He was ordained in 1936 and has taught at St Ambrose College and lectured across Europe. The topic will be upside down Christianity and a coffee discussion will follow.

Robert J. Welch University of Iowa Washington Methodist Church Fr. Welch de Witt Davenport St. Ambrose College Iowa University of Iowa School of Religion

Admitted and Births Reported in Washington and Keota

Yesterday admitted patients include Mrs. Jim Hotle and Deborah Meyers with medical and surgical cases in Washington and Keota. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hagist of Keota. Discharges include Mary Therese Shel Angoski and Mrs. Gerald Clubb in Washington.

Jim Hotle Washington Alvie Klein Keota Deborah Meyers Surgical Wendell Timmins Virgil Hagist Mary Therese Shelangoski Gerald Clubb

Vandals Strike Dari Delite Windows On South Second

City police investigated early today after windows at Dari Delite on South Second Avenue were found broken from damage occurring Monday night.

Dari Delite South Second Avenue

Soybean Clinic Set for March 11 at Washington YMCA

A public soybean clinic will be held Monday March 11 at 2 p.m. at the Washington YMCA. It aims to improve yields and is sponsored for area farmers by Blanco Products Company.

Washington Blanco Products Company

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